Magnificent French Neoclassical Ormolu Mounted Verdigris Marble Pedestal

Maitland-Smith Neoclassical Pedestal with Marbled Agateware-Style Lacquer A striking Neoclassical display pedestal by Maitland-Smith, handmade in the Philippines during the late 20th century. Its tall, architectural form is covered in a richly patterned, hand-decorated lacquer finish recalling the swirling surfaces of European agateware and French Aputware pottery. The decorative treatment combines a warm amber-gold ground with irregular brown and umber lines arranged in concentric, rippling patterns. Changing direction from one panel to another, the design suggests sections cut from marbled clay, dramatically figured root wood, or geological strata. Multiple layers of clear lacquer give the surface depth and a luminous, almost glazed appearance. This finish relates visually to terre mêlée, or “mixed earth,” the technique associated with Aptware pottery...

Italian Neoclassical Breccia Viola Marble & Giltwood Figural Console Italy, Mid-19th Century Of good size, this is an excellent example of ...

19th Century English Neoclassical Corinthian Column Marble Top Library Table, England, Circa 1880 A superb 19th-century English Neoclassical ...

Antique French Neoclassical marble & Ormolu pastry Tazza France, Circa 1900s Of substantial size, a rare find, by repute, the provenance is said to be from the famed French 'Stohrer Patisserie' Bakery. The top crowned with an ormolu acorn finial, mounted on ormolu mounted column, holding the 12-inch wide oval marble tray...

Antique (19th century) marble pedestal in the Roman neoclassical style, crafted from variegated green marble with gilt bronze mounts including Corinthian capitol. 42 inches tall wit...

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Bronze Classical Corinthian Column Green Onyx 30" Pedestal Stand. Item features a revolvable top, stunning veins, and superb quality French casting, a...

Neoclassical Green Faux Marble Paint-Decorated Pedestal, 20th century, the square top above a tapering column, with incised gold-painted decoration, on an conforming plinth. 42" H x ...

An exceptional 19th century French pedestal featuring a rare and richly veined green marble column accented with finely cast gilt bronze mounts. This elegant architectural form exemp...